What is Eduardo's Enoteca's health inspection score?

Eduardo's Enoteca has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eduardo's Enoteca last inspected?

Eduardo's Enoteca was last inspected on January 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eduardo's Enoteca have?

Eduardo's Enoteca has 39 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eduardo's Enoteca safe to eat at?

Eduardo's Enoteca has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Eduardo's Enoteca

Name: Eduardo's Enoteca
Address: 1212 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 83

1212 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/9/2026

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Old Town

Ranked #166 of 354 in Old Town

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jan 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1212 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT AT THE MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP APPROX 1/4 INCH UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS UNDER THE ESSPRESSO MACHINE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT BAR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET BROKEN ON THE FIRST DOOR OF THE FIRST LOWER REACH UNIT WHEN ENTERING THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE BARISTA AREA, ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.11: OBSERVED RUG UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUG FROM UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND SHELVING CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS ON HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BUCKET IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE BUCKET REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION..
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA AREA OF KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS MILK(48.2F) AND HALF AND HALF(48.7F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $8 WEIGHING 5LBS . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE BARISTA AREA, ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED RUG UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUG FROM UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND SHELVING CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS ON HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-LINE COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEAR THE LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Med3 Basic

9 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATINO VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR THE COOKLINE. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
SINGLE UNIT REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AREA IS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50F. UNTI HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPDFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE STICKER REMOVED BY INSPECTOR ONCE PROPERLY FIXED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #22. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE PREPLINE AND PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 22LBS OF MIX OF SHREDDED POTATO AND RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 56.8F, 10LBS OF RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 53F, 1LB OF STEAMED BROCCOLINI MEASURED AT 49.3F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AND RAW EGG MIXTURE MEASURED AT 48F. APPROXIMATELY 38 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $188. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREA DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
PREPACKAGED COOKIES IN GRAB-GO DRINK COOLER NEAR REGISTER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS*. ITEMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE UNTIL PROPER LABELING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-LINE COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEAR THE LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−51 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS A BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBESRVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVER ABOVE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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